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Most common abiotic pollinating agent for plant is :

A

Origin of life from non living organism

B

Hydrophily

C

Pollination by bees

D

Pollination by ants

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To solve the question regarding the most common abiotic pollinating agent for plants, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the most common abiotic pollinating agent for plants. Abiotic means non-living factors. 2. **Identify Pollinating Agents**: Pollinating agents can be classified into two categories: biotic (living organisms) and abiotic (non-living factors). Examples of biotic agents include bees, birds, and wasps, while abiotic agents include wind and water. 3. **Analyze the Options**: We need to look at the provided options and determine which one represents an abiotic pollinating agent: - **Option A**: Origin of life from non-living organisms (not a pollinating agent). - **Option B**: Hydrophilia (pollination by water). - **Option C**: Pollination by bees (biotic). - **Option D**: Pollination by birds (biotic). 4. **Eliminate Biotic Options**: Options C and D are biotic and can be excluded from consideration. 5. **Evaluate Hydrophilia**: Hydrophilia refers to the process of pollination that occurs with the help of water. This is indeed an abiotic method of pollination. 6. **Conclusion**: Among the options, hydrophilia (pollination by water) is the most common abiotic pollinating agent for plants. ### Final Answer: The most common abiotic pollinating agent for plants is **hydrophilia** (pollination by water). ---
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